HYDROGEN ABSORPTION AND HYDRIDE FORMATION IN TI DURING CATHODIC ELECTROLYSIS

Relationship between kinetics of hydrogen absorption by electrolysis a nd hydrogen concentration profiles in Ti were investigated by a nuclea r chemical and other conventional techniques, Hydrogen atoms interact very intensively with each other at the metal surface. Hydrogen concen tration profiles were dependent on the conditions of cathodic electrol ysis. A high level of hydrogen concentration was achieved in prolonged time, The rate of hydrogen absorption was strongly influenced by the formation of a layer having high hydrogen concentration, Hydrogen abso rption kinetics can be divided into two major parts according to hydro gen concentration in the hydrides.